Compare Broadband Plans in Canberra

Canberra has no shortage of splendour, and no shortage of great options for internet broadband. Located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory, Canberra is home to Parliament House and over 400,000 residents, so it’s no wonder that the internet providers have had to make sure that their broadband service is up to scratch!

5G is the next big thing for wireless broadband in Canberra (and everywhere else), both on your phone and in your home. The next evolutionary step after 4G, 5G is a cellular technology so fast that at peak performance, you’ll be able to get download speeds as quick as 20Gbps. 5G is expected to be so popular that it might even prove a threat to the NBN, and while it’s meant to be ubiquitous by the end of 2020, right now, 5G coverage is pretty scattered. Fortunately, the 5G Canberra rollout is well underway, so there is increasingly ample 5G coverage in Canberra. At the time of writing, you’ll be able to find Canberra 5G coverage in select areas of Lyneham, Braddon, Fyshwick, Belconnen and Calwell.

Canberra is home to all the major Australian internet providers, including Telstra, Optus, Dodo, TPG, Sumo, MyRepublic, iPrimus, Belong and iiNet. As for which is the best - well, unfortunately, there’s no simple answer to that, because the best for someone else is probably not going to be the best for others. But we can certainly help you narrow down what the best for you is!

When working out what the best plan and ISP (internet service provider) is ideal for you, the first thing you need to take into account is your location. If you’re in an area where the NBN is still being constructed, then obviously, your home won’t yet be accessible to NBN connections. You’ll most likely want something with ADSL2+ or Cable, or, if you’re lucky to be in the currently very select coverage zones - 5G.

Once you’ve worked out what kind of connection you’re looking at, you can start looking at which providers offer you the best plans for that connection. But again, what is “best” is very subjective, it’s very much going down to your particular needs. Do you do a lot of streaming or downloading, or do you just browse? Do you have a tight budget? Is it just you in the household, or will you have a lot of housemates and/or family members who will also be needing the internet simultaneously? If you know the answers to these, you can really start to whittle down plans and providers that best serve you.

If you’re trying to keep within a tight budget, Canberra has many affordable deals ranging from $29.99 - $50 a month. As a rule of thumb, you tend to pay more for an internet plan if that plan has more speed and data, and/or if the plan is Month to Month. If you’re comfortable locking yourself into a contract (they’re usually 6 months, 12 months or 24 months, depending on the provider) then you usually stand to save a lot of money. 

When trying to keep your costs down, also be aware of additional upfront costs, such as hardware. For example, some providers might ask that you pay extra for your modem (modems can range between $50-$400), but they might offer certain plans where they throw the modem in to sweeten the deal… though in such cases, you might be paying just as much for a longer contract or cost per month. 

It’s always advised you call the provider you’re considering before you sign with them to check if the plan you’re thinking about has hidden costs, or conversely, potential discounts that you didn’t know about it. Calling a provider is also a great way to gauge their level of customer service.

If you need more information on Canberra NBN, Canberra ADSL2+, Canberra 5G, or anything broadband related at all - don’t hesitate to get in touch with us! We’re a free broadband comparison service for all Australian homes, we’ve been independently rated 5 stars by our customers, and we have a Trust Pilot score of 4.8 out of 5. To find the best plans and providers in your area, enter your postcode or suburb into our free broadband search engine at the top of this page, or simply call one of our friendly and helpful broadband consultants directly on 1300 213 295.